Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lincomycin
Drug Class
Macrolides, Lincosamides And Streptogramins
What is Omicin?
Uses
Lincomycin is an antibiotic produced by a variant of Streptomyces lincolnensis. Lincomycin (HCl) is effective against gram positive bacte...
How It Works
For IV injection 1 gm lincomycin diluted in not less than 100 ml of appropriate solution and infused over a period of not less than one hour. Dilute 600 mg dose in at least 100 ml D5W, 010W, NS, dextrose 5% in NS, or other compatible diluent. Dilute higher doses in 100 ml of a compatible diluent for each gm being given.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
600 mg — 24 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto twice daily if needed.
2
Adult · IV
600 mg — 12 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 3 times if needed.
3
Adult · PO
500 mg — 8 hourly
With empty stomach. Frequency may be increased to 4 times if needed.
4
Child · Intra Muscular
10 to 0 mg/kg — As recommended.
In divided doses.
5
Child · Oral
30 to 0 mg/kg — 8 hourly
6
Child · Slow IV
5 to 10 mg/kg — 8 hourly
As Required
Safety Alerts
Lincosamide sensitivity
Important Warnings
Renal, hepatic, endocrine or metabolic disorders
Check liver function and blood regularly with pro-longed use
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortanaphylactoid reactionsantibiotic-associated colitisdiarrhoea (discontinue treatment)eosinophiliaexfoliative dermatitisjaundiceleucopenianauseaoesophageal ulcersoesophagitispolyarthritispruritusrashStevens-Johnson syndrome
Drug Interactions
Neuromuscular blocking drugs.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised, avoid
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Caps Store Below 30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 168
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 168
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Lincomycin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 4 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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500mg
Rs 252.96Rs 21.08/unit
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500MG
Rs 285Rs 23.75/unit
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Rs 163.86Rs 27.31/unit
PLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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